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Research Ireland – a transformative reset Ireland’s new research and innovation agency, Research Ireland, sets the stage for a cohesive, interdisciplinary system that drives sustainability, excellence and impact across all disciplines. Research Ireland Board members: Back row (left-right): Rebecca Braun, Eoin O’Sullivan, Godfrey Gaston, Leonard Hobbs; Front row (left-right): Lorraine Allen, Anne […]
FAST-IP: driving innovation in agri-food sustainability Discover how the FAST-IP programme is transforming Ireland’s agri-food sector with innovative solutions, immersive learning and a sustainable future focus. FAST-IP participants meeting Teagasc Director Frank O’Mara (holding sign) and James Healy, Engage@Teagasc (far left) at the National Ploughing Championships. Credit: Teagasc The Food and Agriculture […]
Modelling seasonality of beef finishing systems Researchers at Teagasc Grange are exploring how seasonality impacts beef prices and farm profitability, using bioeconomic models to examine Irish beef production systems and the potential of altering slaughter dates. Beef production systems maximising the use of grazed grass have potential for greater profitability. Credit: Teagasc […]
Engagement opportunity: A novel food emulsifier from a red seaweed hydrolysate Credit: Nik_Merkulov/istockphoto.com Technology value proposition Teagasc researchers have developed a seaweed-derived emulsifying agent, using extracted protein hydrolysate. This allows for the production of vegan baked goods and food products, free from egg and dairy. Use of such a sustainable resource can […]
Events: my take-home message Teagasc’s researchers attend many events throughout the year, sharing the findings from their research with national and international audiences. Here, we capture the take-home messages – key pieces of information that our researchers want people to remember – from recent events. Targeted actions for water quality Event: Farming […]
Hydroponic sweet basil: cultivating flavour and sustainability Hydroponics is an innovative approach in precision agriculture, driving a more efficient, sustainable and scalable future. Hydroponic cultivation replaces conventional soil-based agriculture with nutrient-rich water solutions. Nutrient solutions are the lifeblood of plant growth, with plant roots submerged in a precisely controlled fertiliser regime that […]
Food for the future Advances in innovation across the food sector play a key role in maintaining Ireland’s status as a food exporter, explains Mark Fenelon, Head of Teagasc’s Food Programme at Ashtown and Moorepark. […]
Meat-ing the demand Uptake of digital tools in the food sector is not yet widespread, but has the potential to transform red meat processing to handle contemporary challenges. X-ray computed tomography-based reconstruction provides ground truth information on tissue structure in beef rib. Photo credit: Teagasc Digital tools are increasingly emerging as enabling […]
No chlorine, No problem The implementation of minimum chlorate technologies across the dairy chain has facilitated the production of milk and dairy products with levels of chlorate residue superior to European Union and customer demands, whilst maintaining microbiological quality. Photo credit: nevodka/istockphoto.com Chlorate is a degradation byproduct of chlorine that can disrupt […]
Grass the green gold Ireland is renowned for its abundant grass growth. Not only is grass the main source of feed for pasture-based animals, Teagasc scientists have demonstrated its potential for use in a multitude of products from pharmaceuticals to packaging. Photo credit: IvanMikhaylov/istockphoto.com We are seeing demand for sustainable food protein […]